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On July 1, 2024, the new “Hidden Fees” or “Junk Fees” law (SB 478) took effect. Put simply by California’s enforcement agency, “the price a Californian sees should be the price they pay.” This law is aimed at businesses like short-term rentals and ticket vendors, but it has broad application to many other businesses.

A bill that didn’t get much attention back in January is something many employers need to be aware of to avoid fines and lawsuits. California enacted Assembly Bill 1632, which requires many businesses to allow certain individuals to use their employee toilet facilities, even if they do not normally make those facilities available to the general public.

The world of wage and hour is ever changing in California. Between case law and local ordinances, there have been some big developments lately! For a few quick updates, keep reading.

If you are like many California employers, business owners, and HR professionals, you have been juggling a lot lately. Between finding and retaining talent, meeting operational needs, and keeping up to date with the ever-changing COVID rules, you may not have been able to dedicate the time you would like to HR compliance. CEA is here to bring you peace of mind with a quick 5-point checklist to get you started.